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Recording images (advanced)
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Taking Pictures using Auto Exposure 
(AE) Bracket
Pressing the shutter button once, the camera 
will automatically take 3 pictures changing 
exposure according to the set exposure 
compensation value.
[Preparation]
 Set the mode dial except for [ ]/[ ]/
[ ]. (P25)
1Press the [ ] button twice to 
select [  AUTO BRACKET].
2Press 2/1 to set the exposure 
compensation range.
OFF
j1 EV — i1 EV
(1/3 EV step)
3Press the 4/[REVIEW/SET] button.
 The compensation window will...

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Recording images (advanced)
52
Using the AF/AE Lock
If the subject is out of the AF area and you 
press the shutter button, the subject’s focus is 
not adjusted. After locking focus and 
exposure (AF/AE lock), you can take a clear 
picture with adjusted focus.
AF: Auto focus
AE: Auto exposure
[Preparation]
 Set the mode dial except for [ ]. (P25)
1Aim the camera at the subject on 
which you want to adjust the focus to 
enter the AF area 2 on the LCD 
monitor/Viewfinder and then keep 
pressing the...

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Recording images (advanced)
53
Using the Color Effect
This function enables use of color effect such 
as bluish, reddish, and black and white.
[Preparation]
 Set the mode dial except for [ ]/[ ]/
[ ]. (P25)
1Press the [MENU] button.
2Press 3/4 to select [COL.EFFECT].
3Press 2/1 to select [OFF], [COOL], 
[WARM] or [B/W]
.
 COOL: 
The picture becomes bluish.
WARM: 
The picture becomes reddish.
B/W: 
The picture becomes black and white.
4Press the [MENU] button.
 The menu will disappear.
 The...

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Recording images (advanced)
54
Picture Adjustment 
(Natural/Standard/Vivid)
[Preparation]
 Set the mode dial except for [ ]/[ ]/
[ ]. (P25)
1Press the [MENU] button.
2Press 3/4 to select [PICT.ADJ.].
3Press 2/1 to select [NATURAL], 
[STANDARD] or [VIVID]
.
 [NATURAL]: The picture becomes 
softer.
 [VIVID]: The picture becomes sharper.
4Press the [MENU] button.
 The menu will disappear.
 When taking a picture in a dark place, noise may appear. To avoid noise, we 
recommend setting the picture...

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Recording images (advanced)
55
Setting the White Balance
Auto White Balance is designed to 
automatically adjust the camera to produce 
natural flesh tones. In most situations it works 
fine. In some situations where several 
different types of lighting are present, 
enhanced performance can be achieved by 
setting the white balance manually.
[Preparation]
 Set the mode dial except for [ ]/[ ]/
[ ]. (P25)
1Press the [MENU] button.
2Press 3/4 to select [W.BALANCE].
3Press 2/1 to select the mode.
 AUTO:...

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Recording images (advanced)
56
Here the white set mode of white balance is 
explained.
[Preparation]
 Set the mode dial except for [ ]/[ ]/
[ ]. (P25)
1Press the [MENU] button.
2Press 3/4 to select [W.BALANCE].
3Press 2/1 to set to white set [ ].
Only when setting the white balance again
4Press 1.
 The message “FRAME THE CAMERA 
AT THE WHITE SURFACE AND 
PRESS SHUTTER” is displayed.
5Aim the camera at a sheet of white 
paper 1 or similar object so that it 
completely fills the frame to white on 
the...

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Recording images (advanced)
57
Setting ISO Sensitivity
The ISO setting adjusts the camera’s 
sensitivity to light. Generally, the lower the 
ISO setting, the better the picture quality will 
be. Increasing the ISO value will make the 
camera more sensitive in low light.
[Preparation]
 Set the mode dial except for [ ]/[ ]/
[ ]. (P25)
1Press the [MENU] button.
2Press 3/4 to select [SENSITIVITY].
3Press 2/1 to select the sensitivity.
 AUTO: The ISO sensitivity is 
automatically adjusted up to ISO400. If...

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Recording images (advanced)
58
Taking Pictures using Burst Mode
By continuously pressing the shutter button, it 
is possible to record in burst mode.
[Preparation]
 Set the mode dial except for [ ]/[ ]. 
(P25)
1Press [ ].
 Every time you press it, what is 
displayed changes as shown below.
: High speed
: Low speed
When these indicators are not 
displayed, burst mode is cancelled.
2Press the shutter button halfway to 
lock the focus, then press it fully to 
take pictures in sequence.
 It is possible to...

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Recording images (advanced)
59
Using the MC Protector/ND Filter
The MC Protector (DMW-LMC55; optional) 
neither affects the colors nor the amount of 
light, so it can always be left attached to 
protect the Digital Camera’s lens.
The ND Filter (DMW-LND55; optional) 
reduces the amount of light to approximately 
1/8th without affecting the colour balance.
[Preparation]
 Check that the power switch is set to [OFF] 
and the lens barrel is stored.
 Close the flash. (P36)
1Remove the lens ring.
2Attach the...

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Playback
60 Playback
Playing Back Still Pictures
1Set the mode dial to playback [ ].
 The last recorded picture is played 
back.
2Press 2 to play back the previous 
picture.
Press 1 to play back the next 
picture.
 Every time you press 2/1, the 
previous (next) picture is played back.
 The picture following the last one is the 
first picture.
[Fast forwarding/Fast rewinding]During playback, continue pressing 2/1.
1: Fast forward
2: Fast rewind
 The file number increases/decreases. When 
releasing...
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